Network Administrator

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Network Administrator to maintain and support its internal and customer-facing networks. This role is critical in ensuring network security, stability, and performance, while also supporting various site deployment projects, including network integration, architecture updates, and site renovations.

Travel: May require occasional travel throughout the continental U.S.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in network design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Provide network support across organizational and customer operating systems.
• Maintain stable and consistent connectivity across all infrastructure.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor disaster procedures and recovery plans.

Key Duties:

• Provide technical expertise and assist with network design, integration, and consolidation.
• Address and resolve technical issues related to network hardware and system upgrades.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and local communication teams for site installations.
• Engineer and implement technical solutions from start to finish.
• Document network engineering standards and support the development of architecture designs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct technical assessments, and provide recommendations.
• Maintain network servers, hardware, software, and security settings.
• Recommend, test, and implement system and security upgrades.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network stability and performance.
• Manage network user settings and permissions.
• Develop technical documentation for network systems and applications.
• Support customer networks and infrastructure.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a network administration role.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and computing infrastructure.
• Experience with network engineering, operations, and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in server management and monitoring tools.
• Strong communication skills for training and assisting users.
• Experience with Cisco, Ciena, and Juniper network equipment.
• Hands-on Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration experience, including dynamic routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
• Familiarity with GRE and IPSEC Tunnels, MPLS, VPLS, and VPNs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with VMware hosting environments and associated storage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of PON (Passive Optical Network) and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with engineering teams and key stakeholders.
• Analyze network performance data and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Build strong relationships with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Work effectively under deadlines and in emergency situations.
• Communicate ideas and solutions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in the planning, management, and execution of projects.
• Participate in meetings, research initiatives, and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong vision capabilities, including close, distance, and color vision.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented office setting.
• Occasional exposure to loud environments on project sites.
• Interaction with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.